The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Royal Thai Naval Air Division, the Triathlon Association of Thailand and Tri Petch Isuzu Sale Co., Ltd. is launching the very first “Isuzu Roboman U-Tapao 2014” competition, to be held from 24-25 May at U-Tapao International Airport in Sattahip.
Santi Chudintra, Executive Director of the Eastern Region of TAT said, “This sporting event will be the first of its kind ever held in the environs of the U-Tapao-Pattaya-Rayong International Airport so spectators and competitors alike will get to see, and in some cases experience, the marvelous sporting facilities as well as many ecotourism and adventure activity opportunities available within the extensive grounds of the Royal Thai Naval Air Division.”
Enjoy a spectacular triathlon event this coming weekend, May 24-25, at U-Tapao Airport in Sattahip.
The Isuzu Roboman U-Tapao 2014 will feature two competitions – a triathlon and a duathlon – as well as a fun bike ride. The triathlon will test athletes in three different endurance disciplines: a standard or Olympic distance – a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike and a 10km run – for teams as well as individuals and a short distance – a 300m swim, a 5km bike and a 1.5km run – for team competitors.
The challenging duathlon will consist of a 10km run, a 40km bike and a 5km run.
For people who want to explore the airport and get a little exercise at the same time, the U-Tapao fun ride follows a 40km route around some of the most scenic parts of the area.
During the two days of the competition, the U-Tapao Airport will be closed to all air traffic. Manned rafts will be placed every 100m of the entire 1.5km distance of the swimming leg and a lifesaving team will be on hand, made up of 20 highly-trained “Navy SEAL” officers.
Spectators at the event can also enjoy special shows, ranging from military drills, to parachute and acrobatic air shows from the Royal Thai Navy, as well as more than 50 booths selling and exhibiting sporting, camping and trekking products.
For more information, contact TAT Pattaya Office on Tel. 038 427 667, 038 428 750, Email: [email protected] or go to website: www.roboman triathlon.com.
